The manager’s cautious tactics continue in the derby stalemate against Liverpool as he opts for self- preservation Long before he forged a reputation as a one‑man insurance policy against relegation, Sam Allardyce was known for his fondness for facts and figures. He played the percentages in an e...

• Everton manager unhappy with his reaction to being substituted • ‘He can say whatever he wants to me in the office’ Sam Allardyce has told Wayne Rooney to vent his frustrations within the confines of the Everton manager’s office after reacting furiously to his early substitution against Liverpo...

Liverpool emerged from a forgettable match with their record unbeaten derby run and their Champions League preparations unscathed. Everton departed with a familiar sense of regret from this fixture as a glorious opportunity to end their eight-year wait for victory over their rivals went begging a...

Live updates from the Merseyside derby, kicking off at 12.30pm BST Email Rob here with your thoughts Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Live scoreboard: the latest from Saturday’s matches 11.41am BST Jurgen Klopp speaks! “Mo is injured, but hopefully he’ll be available for Tue...

Turkey international hopes to become a ‘true Evertonian’ by getting a goal in his first Merseyside derby Cenk Tosun lived, worked and prospered in Istanbul before joining Everton in January. In other words, he did not require the schooling on the importance or volatility of a derby that he has re...

Sam Allardyce has blamed a small minority on Twitter and Instagram for the negative reaction towards his reign as Everton manager but dissent may be widespread and within ear-shot at Goodison Park should his team repeat their feeble effort against Manchester City in the 231st Merseyside derby. Ev...